Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Science)

About the course

This double degree combines professional legal training with specialist science study to broaden career options across law, technology, government and industry. You’ll build core legal practice skills, commercial awareness and ethical understanding, alongside in-depth knowledge in a chosen science major. Study includes practical experiences at Curtin Law School, including simulated court proceedings and client work through the John Curtin Law Clinic in this bachelor-level law and science program.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue pathways in legal practice and science-based roles, applying legal expertise alongside technical or analytical skills. Careers may include solicitor or barrister, data analyst or data scientist, environmental or earth scientist, conservation scientist, or ICT specialist. Opportunities span law, government and non-profit, business and finance, resources and mining, and technology and innovation sectors, supported by practical legal clinic experience in this bachelor-level law and science double degree.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR or equivalent: 90.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)